AI cameras can guess shopper's personal information

2019-08-21甘肃陇南市武都区两水中学陈喜娟

疯狂英语·新读写 2019年8期

甘肃陇南市武都区两水中学陈喜娟

面部识别技术正越来越多地被应用于各个领域。现在，一种被称为面部检测的技术正在进入一个新的领域：广告业务。面部识别技术是用来识别特定个体的，而面部检测系统的目的是检测个人的存在，并试图预测有关个人的一些信息。在美国，目前这种系统正在一些商店进行测试。

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Facial recognition technology is increasingly being used today in many places in the United States and overseas.Such systems use machine-learning tools to scan faces in an attempt to recognize particular individuals．

Many police agencies across the world have long used facial recognition technology to search for and help catch criminals.The technology has also been used at some US airports to help confirm the identity of passengers.It is also used to unlock phones or other electronic devices，and in some cases，even cars.Some robots use facial recognition to recognize the people they are communicating with．

Now，a similar technology—known as facial detection—is entering a new field：the business of advertising.Facial recognition technology is meant to identify a specific individual.Facial detection systems aim to detect the presence of a person and try to predict some facts about him or her.In the United States，such systems are currently being tested in a small number of stores．

Businesses use cameras set up inside the stores or public area.The cameras scan the faces of individuals and predict their age and sex.Some systems are also designed to judge a person's emotions.That information can then be used to target people with real-time advertisements on video screens during their visit to the store．

One facial detection system，developed by a company called Mood Media，aims to judge a person's “happiness”or “fear”level.Businesses could use such information to get real-time reactions from people as they look at products or video ads in the store.Such a system could also be used as part of a company's efforts to test the popularity of specific products．

Another company，Cineplex Digital Media，showed off a camera-powered system designed for use in retail businesses，on the street or at bus stops.The company says its product can detect things like whether someone is wearing eyeglasses or has facial hair.That information could then be used to target those people with ads for new glasses or shaving equipment．

Reading Check

1.What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A.The use of facial recognition technology．

B.The origin of facial recognition technology.

C.The advantages of facial recognition technology．

D.The process of using facial recognition technology.

2.What can the facial detection system developed by Mood Media do?

A.Recognize whether a person's hair is real．

B.Test the popularity of facial detection system．

C.Detect whether someone is wearing eyeglasses．

D.Judge how a person reacts to the products or video ads．

Language Study

Ⅰ.Important vocabulary in the text

1.recognition n.识别；辨认

2.individual n.个人

3.confirm v.确认

4.similar adj.相似的

5.detection n.探测

6.reaction n.反应

7.popularity n.受欢迎；普及

8.privacy n.隐私；私密

9.criticize v.批评

Ⅱ.Difficult sentence

Some privacy groups have criticized the use of such facial detection systems while supporters of the technology say it could improve the buyer's experience by drawing attention to products they might like or by offering them special deals.一些隐私保护组织批评了这种面部检测系统的使用，而该技术的支持者表示，该技术可以通过吸引人们对他们可能喜欢的产品的关注，或者通过提供特惠来改善买家的体验。

【点石成金】本句总体上是while引导的并列句。Some privacy groups have criticized...是第一个分句，supporters of the technology say...是第二个分句，it could improve...是宾语从句，they might like是限制性定语从句。

主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ.热词积累

1.常用名词

computer n.电脑

blog n.博客

database n.数据库

standard n.标准

function n.功能

Internet n.网络

advantage n.优点

research n.研究；调查

challenge n.挑战

website n.网站

breakthrough n.突破

revolution n.革命

process n.过程

technology n.技术

convenience n.方便

experiment n.实验

software n.软件

2.常用形容词

fundamental adj.根本的

potential adj.潜在的

electronic adj.电子的

hopeful adj.抱有希望的

intelligent adj.聪明的；智能的

accessible adj.可接近的；易相处的

digital adj.数码的

available adj.可获得的

mobile adj.可移动的

modern adj.现代的

scientific adj.科学的

artificial adj.人造的

automatic adj.自动的

standard adj.标准的

3.常用动词

transform v.使改观

simplify v.使简化

update v.更新

replace v.取代

challenge v.向（某人）挑战

demand v.强烈要求

predict v.预言；预报

improve v.提高

explore v.探索

acquire v.获得

click v.点击

download v.下载

provide v.提供

support v.支持；赞助

4.常用短语

in the field of science 在科学领域

with the development of... 随着……的发展

improve the quality of life 提高生活质量

surf the Internet 上网

be exposed to... 接触……；暴露于……

make scientific breakthroughs 取得科学突破

modern technology 现代科技

high-tech products 高科技产品

make full use of 充分利用

by this means 以这种方式

make a new discovery 有新发现

keep pace with（与……）并驾齐驱

do/work wonders 创造奇迹

be addicted to...沉迷于……

have a positive/negative effect 有积极/消极影响

carry out scientific experiments 开展科学实验

the outer space 外太空

text message 短信

virtual Net 虚拟网络

with the popularity of the Internet 随着网络的普及

a weather satellite 气象卫星

Ⅱ.美句背诵

1.The new technology has been more widely adopted.这项新技术已被更广泛地采用。

2.Only in this way can we apply science to everyday life.只有这样，我们才能把科学应用到日常生活中。

3.No invention has received more praise and abuse than the Internet.没有一项发明像互联网一样，同时受到如此多的赞扬和批评。

4.Having a mobile phone makes it easier for me to keep in touch with my friends.拥有一部手机让我更容易与朋友保持联系。

5.It is obvious that iPad is of great help to our study，especially to our English listening.显而易见，iPad对我们的学习有很大的帮助，尤其是对我们的英语听力。

6.It goes without saying that modern technology brings us convenience and comfort in life.毫无疑问，现代科技给我们的生活带来了方便和舒适。

7.The development of science and technology makes our life more comfortable and convenient.科技的发展使我们的生活更加舒适和方便。

8.There is no doubt that we benefit a lot from the scientific advancements in many different ways.毫无疑问，我们以许多不同的方式受益于科学的进步。

9.With the development of science and technology，communication has become increasingly convenient.随着科技的发展，交流变得越来越方便。

10.Microblog can provide a platform to show our talent and release our pressure，thus making it more and more popular with high school students.微博能给我们提供一个展示天赋和释放压力的平台，因此它越来越受高中生的欢迎。